Owen Edvin Jensen passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, in Elk Ridge, Utah. Owen was born to Owen Joseph Jensen and Georgia Crawford Jensen July 8, 1937, in Ephraim, Utah.
He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1957. He served in the Melbourne, Australia mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1958 to 1960.
Owen married ReNae Blanchard in the Manti, Utah temple on April 4, 1961, and was blessed with four wonderful children: Suzanne Holt, Michael Jensen, Janalee Ford and Larry Jensen.
He was employed as an engineer for the Boeing Commercial Airplane company for 35 years. Prior to his employment with Boeing, Owen earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Organic Chemistry from Utah State University. Prior to attending Utah State, he attended Snow College where he played varsity basketball and baseball. Prior to and during his education years, he worked for his grandfather’s and father’s heating and plumbing company.
He was a resident of Washington State for 59 years where he and his wife raised their children and were able to enjoy the proximity of their grandchildren and great grandchildren before moving to Utah in 2021.
Owen loved to play sports. He also enjoyed doing woodworking projects for family and friends. He built many wooden doll houses, furniture and fireplace mantels for his children, grandchildren, and ward members.
He was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many callings over the years, including Stake President, Stake High Councilor, Bishop, Temple Ordinance Worker, and Temple Sealer.
Owen is survived by his dedicated wife, ReNae; his 4 children; 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Diane Barney and his brother Al Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Georgia Jensen.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held also on Saturday morning at the funeral home where family and friends may gather from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah.
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Brad and Dantzelle Allen says
November 26, 2022 at 9:55 pmWe express our heartfelt love to RaNae and the entire Jensen family at the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Owen and RaNae were so kind to us and welcomed us to the Maple Valley community and the Lake Wilderness LDS Ward. We know Owen knew the Lord, Jesus Christ and was a faithful disciple. We will all miss Owen, his smile, his wit, his devout testimony and yet know that is doing a great work on the other side of the veil. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. May God bless you, RaNae and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We thank you for our visit this past year. With much love and respect,
Brad and Dantzelle Allen, Washington, Utah
David Powell says
November 27, 2022 at 6:18 amHe was a great bishop to me
Wagner Muramatsu says
November 27, 2022 at 3:58 pmLarry Jensen, Meus pêsames mais uma vez. Você se parece muito com ele pela foto. Fica firme, meu amigo.
Denise Boxler says
November 28, 2022 at 6:22 pmUncle Owen was the kindest man I ever knew. He always was kind and gracious to all. I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Rest in peace Uncle Owen and may your family find peace during this difficult time.
Bryant Johnson says
November 29, 2022 at 4:37 pmWhen I think of the heroes in my life, Owen Jensen immediately comes to mind. He was a gentle guide to me as I was discovering who I was in my teen years. Thanks for sharing him with so many of us.
Lynne Gardner says
December 3, 2022 at 4:07 pmI only had the opportunity to meet Owen shortly before his passing but I could feel the magnificence of his life and the strength of his spirit. His love for his wonderful family was beautiful to see and feel. His greatest concern was for his wife RaNae, being left alone in a new community. In the end, he had everything that truly mattered in this life–a loving relationship with his family!
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